Religion notes

ROCHESTER — Emmaus Christian Healing Ministries and Father Daniel Sinibaldi will have the next Healing Service of Mercy and Hope on Thursday, Nov. 29, at 7 p.m. at St. Mary Church, 71 Lowell St., Rochester. For information go to emmauschristianhealingministry.com, e-mail emmausschmnh@gmail.com. Call Rachelle Arcoite 603-332-9682 or Susan Stetson 603-335-4728.

NEWINGTON -- Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 22 Fox Run Road, will celebrate the installation of their new pastor, Rev. Richard A. Rhoades, on Sunday December 2, at a 10 am worship service. Pastor Rhoades, and his wife Corinne, come to Holy Trinity from the North Carolina Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Pastor Rhoades will be installed by the Bishop of the New England Synod ELCA, The Rev. James Hazelwood.

Bishop Hazelwood will offer an Adult Forum at 9:00 am in the Gathering Area of Holy Trinity, followed by the worship service and then a catered luncheon. All are welcome. Call 603-436-7104.

DOVER -- St Thomas’ Episcopal Church will present “A Festival of Lessons and Carols” by composer John Leavitt on Saturday, December 8 at 7:00 p.m. A dessert reception will follow in the parish hall. The event will be performed by the St Thomas’ Parish Choir, plus some special guests. Please join us for a wonderful evening of song that includes opportunities for the audience to sing along! St Thomas’ Episcopal Church is located at the corner of Locust Street and Hale Street in Downtown Dover. Parking is available in our lot on Locust Street, across from the Dover Public Library. 603-742-3155 www.stdover.org, e-mail: parish.office@stdover.org